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HEALTH and RESEARCH
SITES
Canavan Research Fund
An organization dedicated to finding a cure for Canavan disease by raising funds to support medical research.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Home page for federal government agency dedicated to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability
National Institutes of Health
The home page for one of the world's foremost biomedical research centers, and the Federal government's focal point for biomedical research in the U.S.
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases (NTSAD)
Dedicated to the treatment and prevention of Tay-Sachs and related diseases, and to provide information and support services to individuals and families affected by these diseases, as well as the public at large, through public and professional education, research, genetic screening, family services and advocacy.
The Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium
The Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium is a group of 15 organizations that have come together in a cooperative spirit to promote education and awareness in the Jewish community about *autosomal recessive diseases that occur more frequently in the Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) population. While these diseases, such as Canavan disease, do occur in the non-Jewish population, they are found with significantly greater frequency in the AJ population. The goal of the educational process is to increase awareness about all of these diseases and encourage testing for carrier status which will ultimately prevent the birth of affected children.
Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases
Carrier, Prenatal & Diagnostic testing available for 8 other Jewish Genetic Diseases in addition to Canavan Disease. Free screenings available for students, newlyweds & engaged couples (1 year before or after wedding). The Victor Center offers genetic counseling and screening for highly subsidized rates in Philadelphia, Boston, and Miami. We also offer free students screenings on college campuses throughout the year.
JEWISH
SITES
About.com: Judaism
An on-line guide for exploring the topic of Judaism, featuring Internet links and articles.
American ORT
The home page for American ORT, the umbrella organization for all ORT activities in the United States. ORT is the Jewish world's leader in technology education and the world's largest non-governmental education and training organization.
Hadassah
The home page for Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, a volunteer women's organization whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
Maven
A search engine, based in Isreal, for Jewish sites on the World Wide Web.
Mazornet
Mazornet provides helpful information and resources concerning Jewish genetic diseases.
Shamash
An on-line network for Jewish religious, educational, and social service organizations worldwide to communicate electronically and share information and data.
Virtual Jerusalem
A website that provides news, edictorials, history, and travel information relating to Israel and the worldwide Jewish community.
PARENTING
SITES
Family.com
An on-line resource for mothers and families. Part of the Disney-operated Go Network.
Healthy Child
An on-line newsletter that provides information about natural holistic health for children. Articles include nutrition, disease prevention, herbs, homeopathy, vaccinations, and environmental toxins.
KinderStart.com
The Web's largest index-directory of information about parenting, pregnancy, child development
National Parenting Center
The on-line home of The National Parenting Center (TNPC), which is dedicated to providing parents with comprehensive and responsible guidance from nine of the world's most renown child-rearing authorities.
Parent Soup
An on-line community where parents can discuss and learn about parenting, kids, adoption, family issues, dating, money, travel, entertainment, and more from the experts and each other.
Parents Talk
The website for a live call-in radio program that connects with parents to provide real answers to the questions they ask.
Parents.com
The on-line home of Parents magazine, with resources and articles.
Parentsplace.com
A site geared to young mothers with articles on fertilithy, pregnancy and infancy, operated and maintained by real parents.
ParentTime
An on-line parenting resource with articles on pregnancy, the health and nutrition of infants and young children, and balancing work, family and finance -- with links to several parenting magazines.
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